Chapter 201

Clara's POV

DAYS LATER

It took a few days before the doctors could clear me out and send me home. I was being discharged today, and I had decided it would be the start of my new life.

Derek hasn't come over as much, at least not to see me. It meant he was starting to get it. This way, we'd both be able to move on eventually.

I was packing the few items Mom had brought to make me more comfortable when I heard a knock on my door. Layla peeked through the door before walking in.

She has been responsible for ensuring a fresh batch of flowers in my room every day. She visited me a few times. I was glad she never pushed anything between Derek and me. Without me explaining, she said she understood.

Today, there was something different about her. She didn't look like she was dressed for the runway, nor did she carry around her fancy handbag. She was wearing flat shoes. I noticed her eyes were red.

"I'm so sorry I haven't visited you much in the last few days. How are you, sweetheart?" she ask